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Russia started shipping its advanced S-400 air-defence system to China in early 2018. Beijing was the first foreign buyer of the weapons system, which is considered among the most advanced on the market. But Mother Nature intervened, damaging and delaying the first shipment. China became the first foreign buyer of Russia’s S-400 in 2014, but the delivery of the air-defence system, considered one of the most advanced the world, was marred whn a ship carrying it encountered a storm in early 2018. According to the CEO of Russian defence firm Rostec, the components damaged were more important than first known. Read more: The US Navy’s best sub-hunting aircraft is facing some nagging problems At the IDEX defence conference in the United Arab Emirates this month, Sergey Chemezov said that the gear damaged in the storm included the 40N6E, which is the export version of S-400’s 40N6 missile, according to Stephen Trimble, defence editor at Aviation Week. The 40N6 is … [Read more...] about Russia sent its most advanced air-defence system to China last year, but Mother Nature got in the way

The Boeing-made P-8A Poseidon is one of the most advanced maritime patrol aircraft in service. Its high-tech surveillance gear has made it a mainstay of the Navy’s air fleet and drawn the interest of allied forces around the world. But some nagging problems are affecting the Navy’s P-8As, according to a recent Pentagon report. Introduced in 2013 to replace the P-3 Orion, the P-8A Poseidon as quickly become one of the most highly regarded maritime patrol aircraft in service, fielded by the Navy and sought after by partner countries all over the world. But the P-8A is dealing with some lingering issues that could affect the force as a whole, according to the fiscal year 2018 annual report produced by the Pentagon’s Office of the Director of Operational Test & Evaluation. The Poseidon can now count among its capabilities receiver air refuelling, employment of the AGM-84D Harpoon Block I anti-ship missile, and several upgrades to its communications systems. But, … [Read more...] about The US Navy’s best sub-hunting aircraft is facing some nagging problems

Of 9 nations that control the world’s 14,200 some odd nuclear weapons, Russia’s bombs could most easily end all life on earth. But a nuclear arsenal can’t just be judged on how deadly it is. Nuclear nations must be judged on their execution of nuclear projects, their safety and responsibility in nuclear enterprises, whether or not they accomplish their nuclear missions, and the cohesiveness of their nuclear doctrine in addition to just making things go “boom.” Business Insider spoke to a nuclear weapons expert and concluded that China has the world’s best nuclear arsenal, though not nearly the biggest or most ready to fight. Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed long-held rumours in the US intelligence community in a speech on March 1, 2018, by announcing Russia had built an underwater nuclear device capable of killing millions in a single blast and rendering thousands of square miles uninhabitable for decades. The US, Russia’s … [Read more...] about We ranked the world’s nuclear arsenals — here’s why China’s came out on top

Russia has some of its best air defences in Syria, and has boasted they can shoot down US stealth fighters, but Israel routinely defeats these systems with non-stealthy F-16s. Syria managed to shoot down one Israeli F-16, but also shot down a surveillance plane that belonged to its ally, Russia, on accident. There’s good evidence to suggest that Israel’s air force is really good at defeating Syria’s air defences and that Syria hasn’t figured out how to defend itself yet. Russia has taken to making excuses for their Syrian allies as their systems, which they hope to export, are routinely defeated by Israeli jets. Russia deployed some of its best air defences to Syria to keep US missiles and jets at bay as the US military’s immense air and naval power fought ISIS in close proximity – but the supposedly airtight defences are routinely defeated by Israel. In February 2017, a Syrian-manned Russian-made S-200 missile defence system shot down an … [Read more...] about Russia’s air defences can’t stop Israel from stomping on Iran in Syria with airstrikes

An upgraded version of the British army's tanks has been developed - complete with night vision and a laser warning system. BAE Systems has unveiled the enhanced tank, dubbed the "Black Night", in the hope the Ministry of Defence will purchase the upgrades to ensure the army has the best equipment possible.It is an upgrade of the Challenger 2 tank built by the company in the 1990s, which has been used in Bosnia, Kosovo and Iraq.Black Night, which would be used alongside current tanks, include a front and rear infrared camera on each tank to allow the gunner to focus on one target while the commander identifies other targets.Created at BAE's combat vehicles hub in the West Midlands, the upgraded tank can also detect incoming anti-tank missiles or armour penetrating rounds and automatically launches a counter-explosive to neutralise the threat.It can also identify the source of enemy weapon systems then automatically point the gun at the source.The tank will also help to save money … [Read more...] about ‘Black Night’: Upgraded tank for UK army unveiled by BAE Systems